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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.93, 645.49 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.93, 645.49 and 357.63 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.93 : 645.49 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.93/645.49 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.93x = 645.49 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.93x = 230,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,846.59/430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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